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The Puffin Book of Modern Children's Verse

Brian Patten

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English
Penguin
31 October 2006
Celebrating over a century of the very best in children's poetry.

The Puffin Book of Modern Children's Verse is the definitive collection of modern children's poetry of our time. Enchanting, funny, exciting and poignant, there is every kind of poem for every kind mood.

Discover the very best of children's poetry from the greats of the poetry world including, Allan Ahlberg, W. H. Auden, Charles Causley, Roald Dahl, T. S. Eliot, Thomas Hardy, Ted Hughes, Rudyard Kipling, Philip Larkin, Laurie Lee, Roger McGough, Spike Milligan, A. A. Milne, Wilfred Owen, Brian Patten, Sylvia Plath, Michael Rosen, Ian Serrallier, W.B. Yeats, Benjamin Zephaniah and many, many more!
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Imprint:   Penguin
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   287g
ISBN:   9780141321882
ISBN 10:   0141321881
Pages:   416
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 13 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  9-11 years ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

BRIAN PATTEN was born in Liverpool. His poetry for adults has been translated into many languages, and his collections include Love Poems, Storm Damage, Grinning Jack and Armada. His verse for children includes Gargling with Jelly, Thawing Frozen Frogs and Juggling with Gerbils. Brian Patten is a popular performer of his work, and he has written children's plays and the award winning novel, Mr Moon's Last Case. Amongst his recent books for children is The Story Giant, an adaptation of stories from around the world. BRIAN PATTEN was born in Liverpool. His poetry for adults has been translated into many languages, and his collections include Love Poems, Storm Damage, Grinning Jack and Armada. His verse for children includes Gargling with Jelly, Thawing Frozen Frogs and Juggling with Gerbils. Brian Patten is a popular performer of his work, and he has written children's plays and the award winning novel, Mr Moon's Last Case. Amongst his recent books for children is The Story Giant, an adaptation of stories from around the world.

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